Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida's warm climate and diverse habitats make it especially vulnerable to invasive species. Over the years, a number of ...

Non-native lizards have been spotted in downtown Orlando, at Disney and at UCF’s campus, among other local spots.

Kangaroos, monkeys, giant lizards, snakes and a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros are among more than 140 animals that escaped ...

Florida's warm climate and lush landscapes have attracted visitors and out-of-state transplants for many, many years. But it's not just people who have been moving to the Sunshine State from far and ...

You’ve probably seen a headline or two about an invasive species taking over. Perhaps you’ve seen a sign warning of non-native plants. But have you ever wondered what those labels actually mean? Are ...

These lizards are also appearing in neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Florida’s warm climate and diverse habitats make it especially vulnerable to invasive species. Over the years, a number of non-native animals have been introduced to the state, some intentionally and ...